Palliative care enhances quality-of-life for people with life-limiting illnesses. It focuses on comfort, managing symptoms and looking after physical, emotional and spiritual needs. It helps the person maintain dignity throughout their illness journey.
Palliative care is holistic, person-centered care that addresses symptoms, psychosocial and spiritual needs of individuals living with life-limiting illnesses.
Palliative care supports the best quality of life for individuals and their families who are facing life-limiting or end-of-life issues.
Find answers to frequently asked questions and information on individual and group supports and community and provincial palliative care resources.
Questions or don’t know where to start?
If you are new to home health services contact the Home Health Service Line which includes support for primary palliative care.
Call 1-855-412-2121 (open seven days a week, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., 365 days a year).